Train for a Career in Case Management

With a Case Management and Advocacy Certificate, students learn the foundations of assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring and advocating for clients and communities with different backgrounds and challenges.

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Why Pursue a Certificate in Case Management and Advocacy?

With a Blue Ridge CTC Certificate in Case Management and, students:

    • Learn skills for providing services to assist vulnerable populations and communities.
    • Develop a solid foundation required for assessing needs and developing strength-based strategies to improve circumstances for clients.
    • Get practical experience developing comprehensive and individual service plans.
    • Get guidance from faculty members meant for career advancement or further studies.

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Build a solid foundation for a promising career with Certificate in Case Management and Advocacy.

Blue Ridge CTC offers a blend of real-world knowledge and additional workforce skills employers look for in qualified applicants.

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Become Career Ready With a Certificate in Case Management and Advocacy

Can you see yourself as a successful case manager? Our Certificate in Case Management and Advocacy teaches students the in-demand skills required to enter the human services field.

Throughout this program, students learn the latest workforce-ready skills, knowledge, competencies, and professional aptitude required in day-to-day as a Case Manager.

Earn the certificate in Case Management and Advocacy from our School Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

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    1-year

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What Will You Learn - Curriculum Overview

With a Blue Ridge CTC certificate in Case Management and Advocacy, students learn the skills necessary to prepare students to work with individuals and communities that are seeking help with challenging situations.

This program delivers students practical understanding of case management and advocacy. This curriculum will help students to:

    • Obtain the knowledge and skills to conduct needs assessments, focusing on a client’s/community’s strengths;
    • Understand the various factors that impact a client/community seeking assistance from social service agencies;
    • Apply ethical principles and standards to case management and advocacy services;
    • Develop comprehensive and individual service plans.

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Blue Ridge CTC provides need-based financial aid to qualified applicants, ensuring all students have equal access to a quality education.

Whether you are a student worrying about tuition fees or are a parent assisting a child pay for college, we have a wide variety of financial resources available.

    • State and Federal Grant Programs
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Have questions about our certificate in Case Management and Advocacy? We can help!

Admission requirements to earn a certificate in Case Management and Advocacy include a high school diploma or equivalent and a complete application packet. Students who have earned credits at other Colleges or Universities must also provide official copies of those transcripts.
To choose a suitable program in Human Services, you must consider the time to complete, cost of tuition, and quality of the instruction provided. If you need additional insight into career options, consider a free career inventory assessment before exploring course options that align with personal and professional interests.
This certificate is a good option for students who want to build a strong foundation for starting or advancing in their career in their chosen Human Services discipline. After pursuing an Certificate in Case Management and Advocacy, students may seek direct workforce entry positions and are qualified for career opportunities available in the local economy. The program incorporates real-world skills and content-specific knowledge needed to land jobs at human service and social services agencies, including emergency assistance, domestic violence, youth services, mental health, substance use treatment, shelters, and more.
Students do not require ACT or SAT scores to qualify. Students may need ACT or SAT scores, or free placement testing to qualify for courses such as English, Math, or Chemistry. Placement testing can be scheduled at any time during the application process.

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Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.

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